| Concentration | Temp (°F) | Temp (°C) | PVC | Polypropylene (PP) | PVDF | PFA | PTFE | Stainless Steel 316 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | 104 | 40 | No rating published | No rating published | Good | No rating published | Excellent | Excellent |
| 70% | 176 | 80 | Corroded | No rating published | Good | No rating published | Excellent | Fair |
| 70% | 104 | 40 | Good | Corroded | Excellent | No rating published | Excellent | Fair |
| 50% | 176 | 80 | Corroded | Corroded | Good | No rating published | Excellent | Good |
| 50% | 104 | 40 | Good | Good | Excellent | No rating published | Excellent | Good |
| 30% | 176 | 80 | Corroded | Good | Excellent | No rating published | Excellent | Excellent |
| 30% | 104 | 40 | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | No rating published | Excellent | Excellent |
| 10% | 176 | 80 | Corroded | Good | Excellent | No rating published | Excellent | Excellent |
| 10% | 104 | 40 | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Legend: E = Excellent · G = Good · F = Fair · C = Corroded · (blank) = No rating published for this chemical/concentration/temperature combination — treat as unknown, not safe · A = Rating code not defined in the source vendor legend (appears once, Ammonium Sulfate/316SS) — shown as-is, not interpreted
| Variant | FFKM | FKM-ETP | TFE/P | FKM | HNBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50% | Good | Good | Fair | Good | Fair |
| 50 - 100% | Good | Good | Poor | Fair | No data |
| CONCENTRATED | Good | Fair | Fair | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
| RED FUMING | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Not Recommended |
| WHITE FUMING | Fair | Fair | No data | Not Recommended | Not Recommended |
Ratings: 1 = Good, 2 = Fair, 3 = Poor, 4 = Not Recommended. Full dataset: Elastomer Seal Material Compatibility (2,110 chemicals).
| Variant | Sp. Gr. | CPVC | Glass-Filled PP | PVDF | Ryton PPS | ETFE | PTFE | 316 SS | Hastelloy C-276 | Titanium | Carbon | Ceramic | Silicon Carbide | EPDM | FKM | FEP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 1.05 | 225 | NR | 280 | 140 | 212 | 500 | 181 | 185 | 250 | NR | 500 | 500 | 104 | 120 | 300 |
| 25-35% | 1.21 | 140 | NR | 160 | 100 | 212 | 500 | 181 | 140 | 250 | NR | 500 | 500 | 104 | 120 | 300 |
| 40% | 1.25 | 140 | NR | 150 | NR | 221 | 500 | 181 | 140 | 250 | NR | 500 | 500 | NR | 120 | 300 |
| 70% | 1.41 | 70 | NR | 140 | NR | 200 | 500 | 120 | NR | 70 | NR | 500 | 500 | NR | 70 | 300 |
| 90% | 1.48 | NR | NR | 140 | NR | 122 | 500 | 120 | NR | 140 | NR | 500 | 500 | NR | NR | 300 |
| White Fuming | 1.5 | NR | NR | 70 | NR | 122 | 500 | ND | ND | ND | ND | 500 | 500 | NR | NR | 300 |
🔥 = flammable (flashpoint ≤140°F) — only flammable-rated pump materials should be used. "NR" = not recommended at any temperature, "ND" = no data published. Full dataset: Centrifugal Pump Material Resistance (280 chemicals).
| Variant | Flex-A-Prene® | Flex-A-Chem® | Flex-A-Thane® |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% in w | Excellent | Excellent | Not Recommended |
| 35% in w | Excellent | Excellent | Not Recommended |
| 68-71% in w | Not Recommended | Excellent | Not Recommended |
Based on 28-day room-temperature (73°F) immersion testing. Full dataset: Peristaltic Pump Tube Compatibility (368 chemicals).
Source: Flowline chemical compatibility chart, real published vendor data, compiled by LibertyCES. Blank ratings mean no rating was published for that combination — treat as unknown, not safe. This data is a screening reference, not a final engineering approval; confirm with a manufacturer-specific data sheet before specifying equipment.
LibertyCES specifies and supplies the pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and instrumentation that store, transfer, meter, and contain nitric acid and other acids — never the chemical itself, always the equipment engineered to handle it.
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Rated Excellent in at least one tested concentration/temperature condition: PVC, Polypropylene (PP), PVDF, PFA, PTFE, Stainless Steel 316. Always confirm against the exact concentration and temperature in your application — compatibility can shift across the range.
See the PVDF column in the table below for the specific concentration/temperature ratings published for Nitric Acid.
LibertyCES specifies pumps, valves, tanks, piping, and containment equipment for acids service, including Nitric Acid. See the equipment guides linked below, or request a free spec review.
Source: Liberty Chemical Equipment & Supply, Inc. (LibertyCES) — engineering data compiled and reviewed by James Riggins, Founder, LibertyCES, from real vendor and field-verified sources. For a free spec review, call James at (559) 395-5500 or email [email protected] / [email protected]. Website: libertyces.com.